puncture -
To burst or break through something, often suddenly and forcefully.
The intense criticism seemed to puncture her confidence, making her doubt her abilities.
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plunder -
Steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder
Seeing his chance, the pirate plundered as many gold coins as he could find on the wrecked ship.
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flirt -
A person who habitually flirts
Saul was a natural flirt, always attracting the attention of girls.
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flicker -
An unsteady movement of a flame or light that causes rapid variations in brightness
Wade's TV signal was reduced to undecipherable flicker once his cable had been cut off.
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swap -
To give something and be given something else instead
Because they had the same birthday, every year they would swap presents.
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hiss -
To make a sharp sound such as water coming out of a broken pipe.
When he heard to broken water pipe hiss, he knew he should call a plumber right away.
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decay -
The result of being destroyed by natural causes or by not being cared for.
The dentist tried to remove the decay in the teeth that had been caused by so much eating of cake and cookies.
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fling -
A short period of enjoyment or wild behavior
Normally a mild-mannered person, Tracy would sometimes engage in wild flings involving lots of drinking.
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spurt -
To gush out in a sudden and forceful stream
The geyser spurt forth water and steam against the picturesque sky.
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eclipse -
To surpass or outshine in importance, significance, or quality, often rendering something less noticeable or significant.
His achievements in the field of philosophy eclipsed those who came before and after him.
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intrigue -
A secret or underhanded plot or scheme
The king's court was filled with intrigue, and there were constant rumors of plots to kill the king, and of plots where the king was trying to kill others.
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snag -
An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback
Gary's road trip hit a sudden snag when a massive boulder blocked the road ahead of him.
